Wall Street and Treasury Clash Over National City Bank
May 13 Washington report on conflicting arguments in the case against Secretary McAdoo Comptroller Willems and Treasurer Burke. Attorney Untermyer argued the government’s position while Senator Bullard and Mr. Kintermyer pressed defenses. The dispute centers on bank loans, government deposits, and alleged improper influence in the stock market.
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Suffragists Linked To Wilson Visit Criticized
Mrs. Corrie Chapman Catt, chairwoman of the Empire State campaign committee, condemns suffragettes who tried to present a petition to President Wilson during his review of the Atlantic fleet. She says no president since Lincoln faced such delicate problems and laments any intrusion on Wilson's peace of mind.
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Empire State Campaign
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Pastors Shingle Church Roof at Immanuel
Nine Congregational pastors in overalls shingled the roof of Immanuel Congregational Church in Louis, while the pastor watched from the sidewalk. A week earlier at a pastors picnic, Rev. A. A. Tucker warned rain was coming and urged a quick fix.
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Weather Summary for Several Cities in brief outlook
Local forecast reports vary by city with a cold night ahead in Monette and Thureday. Chicago and Denver show clear to partly cloudy skies with cool to mild temperatures. St Paul and Milwaukee expect northerly winds and low 40s to near 50s, with warming later this week. Washington and Kansas City register low forties to mid fifties, light showers possible in places, and overall cooler trend across the region.
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Clergymen Cite Officials in Colorado Cost Strike Fallout
The Rev S Griddix, a Methodist clergy man and superintendent, testified that Tibor officials linked to the Colorado fuel and Iron company supervised the strike crackdown. He labeled minor officials as brutes and bullies, accusing peace Justices of being company men in both closed and open camps. He said the aim was coal at any cost and criticized camp influence on politics and worker recruitment.
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United States Prepared to Manage Austria and Italy Posts
May 19 Washington reports Austria and Italy requested U S care for their diplomatic relations in Rome and Vienna if relations severed. Embassies in Rome and Vienna instructed to be ready. If war expands, Italy Germany and Turkey would also be covered. Germany has not asked for U S to take over interests in Berlin or Constantinople.
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Constantinople
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Distress call decoy shocks Lusitania rescue tale
Distress signals from the Lusitania sparked a dispute as officials and the steamer Nerragansett were drawn off course by a torpedo threat. The Etonian’s officers and captain Charles Harwood questioned the decoy distress message, suggesting it aimed to trap the Nerragansett and mislead rescue efforts near the disaster site.
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Probe for Army Hat Investigation Demanded
New York details show United Hatters of North America pass resolutions requesting a federal probe into army hat contracts. They allege the government paid 1.40 dollars for hats while manufacturing cost per unit was 1.25 dollars per specifications.
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North America
United States
Men and divorce in Chicago misread ages prompt study
A Chicago report cites a study by Leanora Seer showing men who marry after age 34 file for divorce more often than younger husbands. It notes in law proximity and in-law relations as factors, and suggests men face higher divorce rates than women in the data.
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Leanora
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Sammissinner
Dube Welfare
Governor Urges New Interest Law in Texas
Governor Ferguson urged passage of a new interest law to cap rates by insurance and solvent lenders in Texas. He cited Texas insurers charging up to 12 percent while loans elsewhere are lower, calling for a uniform rate and stricter controls. The measure, backed by Rep. Thaxby and Sen. Astin, moves through the legislature amid proposed amendments to strengthen enforcement.
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Germany's Answer Ready Next Week
Washington May 13 Official information received here states Germany will not reply to the American note on the submarine policy before at least a week. The United States insists on recognition of its right to travel anywhere on the high seas in unarmed ships and disavowal of any intent to destroy American lives on the Lusitania. President Wilson likely will wait for Germany's reply before acting further on embargoes with Great Britain.
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Grand Duke Reships to Scene in Armored Auto Rush
Grand Duke Nicholas arrives at a combat area near Jesto Ga in an armored car convoy to rally Russian forces. The commander in chief’s arrival is said to have spurred the Cossacks to retake Jasio, while German troops are reported to have hanged a monk for displaying a Russian flag during occupation.
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Government of England to be reorganized and war aims kept
Premier Asquith signals possible cabinet reshuffle to widen leadership without altering foreign policy as Britain sustains the war effort. Talks of a coalition include Haldane, Birrell, and Harcourt among ministers. some observers fear shifts may not materialize before party meetings.ONDON May 19. Premiers Asquith indicated cabinet changes under active consideration to broaden government while preserving war aims. A reshuffle could retain the foreign secretary and keep policy steady, with ministers resigning and new arrangements debated among Unionists.
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Baby Liquid Breaks Out In Electric Window Exhibit
A chaotic scene unfolded at the Gas & Electric Company window exhibit when a baby, Saltme, escaped her display enclosure causing panic. Onlookers crowded the front office as staff and security redirected the crowd while the child was recaptured. A large show of security, cages, and protective measures followed.
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Turke
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Aldo
Sulbina Waa
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Saltsme
Gas & Mlectic Company
Frost
J. G. Miller
Murder charge against Kaiser in English coroner verdict
In Ramsgath England May 19 a coroner's jury verdict found Emperor William responsible for the death of John Smith who died from shock after injuries in an incident aboard the Zeppelin Momda. The coroner labeled the death a wilful murder in the ruling.
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Gibson Bill Not Favored In Austin Report
A fragmented report indicates a Gibson bill did not gain favor in Austin. The text mentions a likely debate or preliminary sentiment, but details, dates, and participants remain unclear due to garbled OCR. Strong entities are scarce in the readable fragments.
Italy Sees No Violation of Triple Alliance Says Green Book
The article reports that Italians claim the agreement with Germany remains intact, despite disputes over Austrian territorial concessions and possible changes in alliance terms. It notes Italy's diplomacy, the so called Green Book, and discussions about war inevitability, the U S role, and potential protective arrangements for Italian and German subjects abroad. It cites embassy notes, Italian and Austrian positions, and German reactions amid ongoing negotiations and warnings of penalties for state secrets.
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Suppressed Travel Rules Under Military Authority
An article describes wartime orders restricting movement under military control. Civilians traveling by rail or near bridges faced possible detention. families of accused individuals faced punishment and remittance of soldiers and civilians aligned with the decree.
British Steamer Dramcree Torpedoed and Sunk
May 1 London report of the British steamer Dramree being torpedoed near the English channel. The crew and passengers survived, towed by the Norwegian steamer as a submarine pursued. Casualties and details on the vessel’s fate and origin were provided amid other wartime shipping losses reported from Ottawa and Quebec.
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Christina
Mother and Babe Burned by Robber
Houston, May 18. Mrs. Elin Gentry Smith, 19, and her baby were killed when an attacker set fire to their home just before daylight. George W. Smith, the husband, was badly burned. The home was ransacked and valuables found nearby support a robbery motive. The baby died en route to an infirmary. Officers with hounds scoured the area.
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Harris
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George W. Smith
Jemper
Bulgarian Army Mobilizes Amid Mideast Movements
May 18 dispatch from Sofia reports Bulgarian officers being called to colors. Troops rush to Gallipoli peninsula area with siege guns and artillery moved from Adrianople to the coast. Fortified positions at Keshan and Malsars are reinforced as the war effort intensifies.
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Malsars
Police Women Unite Baltimore May 19 Demonstration
A gathered group of police women and supporters from Baltimore held a May 19 demonstration to honor their service. The event featured speeches by Mrs Alice Stebbine Wells and others, emphasizing unity and professional equality.
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Severe German Offensive Threatens Eastern Front Collapse
Turbulent dispatches report German and Austro-Hungarian forces pressing toward Lemberg and Przemysl with moves aimed at Warsaw. Russian fronts show retreats along the Stry and Vistula valleys as German tactics, aided by railways, threaten a broader breakthrough, while Moscow walls back cautious optimism amid heavy losses.
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